Beren (political party)

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Beren is a political party in Kyrgyzstan. [1] The party was registered on December 30, 2006, by former members of the Ar-Namys party, and advocates a parliamentary form of government.

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References

  1. New party established in Kyrgyzstan RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty